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Fobester Family History

Fobester Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Forester, Forster, Bester, Foster, Forestier, Fester, Oester, Boester

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Where is the Fobester family from?

You can see how Fobester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fobester family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Fobester families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Fobester families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fobester's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Fobester families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fobester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Fobester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fobester census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Fobester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Fobester. For the veterans among your Fobester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fobester lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fobester ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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